In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INCESSANTLY
constantly, always, forever, perpetually, incessantly
(adverb) without interruption; “the world is constantly changing”
endlessly, ceaselessly, incessantly, unceasingly, unendingly, continuously
(adverb) with unflagging resolve; “dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
incessantly (not comparable)
In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.
(obsolete) immediately
Synonyms
• (in a manner without pause or stop): ceaselessly, continuously, unremittingly; see also continuously
Anagrams
• calystenins
Source: Wiktionary
In*ces"sant*ly, adv.
Definition: Unceasingly; continually. Shak.
INCESSANT
In*ces"sant, a. Etym: [L. incessans, -antis; pref. in- not + cessare to cease: cf. F. incessant. See Cease.]
Definition: Continuing or following without interruption; unceasing; unitermitted; uninterrupted; continual; as, incessant clamors; incessant pain, etc. Against the castle gate, . . . Which with incessant force and endless hate, They batter'd day and night and entrance did await. Spenser.
Syn.
– Unceasing; uninterrupted; unintermitted; unremitting; ceaseless; continual; constant; perpetual.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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